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News & Articles By Laura Harris
07/26/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.K. to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure operators
The U.K. government is advancing plans to ban ransomware payments across the public sector and critical national infrastructure, such as the NHS, local councils and energy providers, expanding an existing ban on government departments. Despite a 35 percent decline in ransomware attacks in 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre warns the threat remains serious, citing […]
07/26/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump signs order banning “woke AI,” mandates ideological neutrality in federal tech use
President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal agencies from using generative AI models that don’t meet standards for “truthfulness and ideological neutrality,” rejecting models aligned with DEI or progressive ideologies. The order mandates that federal AI tools must prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, objectivity and acknowledge uncertainty when appropriate. Contracts must now include […]
07/25/2025
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By Laura Harris
Valve removes over 100 adult games on Steam due to pressure from Visa and Mastercard
Valve has quietly removed over 100 adult-only games from Steam following warnings from payment processors Visa and Mastercard, citing violations of their “rules and standards.” The removals were not prompted by any new legislation or platform policy but were carried out silently, with no public list or clear explanation of what content triggered the purge. […]
07/24/2025
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By Laura Harris
Federal court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Mississippi to enforce House Bill 1126, a law requiring social media users to verify their age before accessing platforms. Named after a Mississippi teen who died by suicide after online sextortion, the “Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act” aims to protect minors from online threats like […]
07/23/2025
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By Laura Harris
Delta Air Lines tests AI-driven personalized pricing
Delta Air Lines is testing a new AI-powered pricing system that sets fares based on individual customer profiles rather than traditional factors like seat availability or booking timing. Developed with Israeli startup Fetcherr, the system analyzes travelers’ digital footprints, including browsing behavior, purchase history and possible financial indicators, to predict what they’re willing to pay. […]
07/20/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.K. Reddit users now required to verify their age under new Online Safety Act
To comply with the U.K.’s Online Safety Act, Reddit now requires users to verify their age with a government-issued ID or selfie via identity firm Persona to access mature content. The law, fully effective from 25 July, mandates strict age verification for sites hosting adult material. Simple self-declaration is no longer acceptable under Ofcom’s enforcement. […]
07/18/2025
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By Laura Harris
Bluesky to roll out age verification for U.K. users ahead of Online Safety Act deadline
Social media platform Bluesky will soon require U.K. users to verify their age using Epic Games’ Kid Web Services (KWS), in compliance with the U.K.’s Online Safety Act taking effect on July 25. Users can choose between facial scanning, uploading a government-issued ID or credit card authentication to confirm their age. Those under 18 or […]
07/17/2025
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By Laura Harris
France opens criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X over alleged algorithmic political interference
French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), focusing on suspected algorithmic manipulation aimed at interfering in France’s domestic politics. Authorities are investigating two potential offenses, manipulating automated systems and extracting data fraudulently, allegedly committed by an organized group to distort political discourse and compromise national security. […]
07/13/2025
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By Laura Harris
EU digital identity wallet trials near completion amid privacy concerns
The EU’s digital identity project, led by the Potential consortium, is set to conclude testing by September 2025, involving 155 organizations across 19 countries. The EUDI Wallet aims to let citizens access services like banking, government portals, eSignatures and mobile driving licenses through a unified digital credential on their smartphones. Initially planned for 2024, the […]
07/13/2025
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By Laura Harris
WEF and UAE launch global initiative to shape future of AI regulation
The World Economic Forum (WEF), partnering with the UAE, has launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP), a two-year initiative aimed at creating international regulatory standards for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing. GRIP plans to develop tools, including a Global Regulatory Playbook, a Regulatory Future Readiness Index and a Global Regulatory Innovation Hub […]
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